Gabrielle Spencer-Ginn Special to the TimesLast year, we took a look back at the cherished traditions of the Beggs alumni banquets. Today, let’s travel even further into the past - to the very roots o...

The Okmulgee Public Library is ready to add color, creativity and fun to your summer with the launch of its 2024 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World.” This vibrant program is packed with engaging...

Monday: Chicken Tenders, Tater Tots, Mixed Fruit, Sliced Bread, Cookie Tuesday: Chili Mac, Tossed Salad, Buttered Corn, Jell-O Wednesday: Sesame Chicken, Oriental Veggies, Pineapple Chunks, Rice, Cake...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from March business. The monies they reported this period represent sales f...

Parents, family and friends, along with instructors and mentors, were excited to share in the commencement exercise last Saturday at the Mvskoke Dome for Green Country Technology Center graduates. Sup...

Gabe Bonebrake ValedictorianTwin Hills School is proud to announce Gabriel Lee Bonebrake as the valedictorian of the 8th grade graduating class of 2025.Gabe is the son of Bobbie and Jeff Bonebrake. He...

The skies over Okmulgee Airport were buzzing with excitement last Friday as Okmulgee High School students got a firsthand taste of the aviation world during the school’s inaugural Aviation Day.For man...

Dewar Public Schools participated in the annual Walk & Roll to School Day last Wednesday, May 7. This annual event involves communities from across the country (and globe) walking and rolling to schoo...

As Father’s Day approaches, families everywhere are preparing to celebrate the special men in their lives. This year, the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are adding a unique twist to the festi...

Commencement ceremonies are taking place across the state, but this one marks a historic first.Four years ago, Oklahoma Baptist University partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections to laun...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular meeting Monday, addressing a packed agenda that included agreements, bids and discussions regarding ongoing emergency management e...

A classroom can be a formative space for children. In a healthy classroom environment, children can discover passions for a wide range of interests, including music.Music education is a vital componen...

In the Wednesday, May 7, edition of the Henryetta Free-Lance, Christa Johnson was incorrectly named as Dr. Leslie Johnson of CREOKS in the County Commissioners article. Christa Johnson is actually the...

Dewar Public Schools participated in the annual Walk & Roll to School Day last Wednesday, May 7. This annual event involves communities from across the country (and globe) walking and rolling to schoo...

2 Kings 18:11-12 - The king of Assyria deported Israel to Assyria and settled them in Halah, in Gozan on the Habor River and in towns of the Medes. This happened because they had not obeyed the Lord t...

“She likes to do dances in the car, which are hilarious,” says Savannah, age 11. “Some of the dances I think are extinct. When she starts to dance to a song, I tell her to stop because I think she wil...

On Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m., the State Historic Preservation Office will hold a free webinar to teach about the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program.Participants will learn about the...

they should have done better or more frequently. Maybe they should have gotten the person to stop smoking. This is commonly called neurotic guilt and must be tested by asking one simple question: Did ...

May 14 Fitness 4 Kids Fun & 5K Run | Preston Elementary School will hod a Fitness 4 Kids and 5K Run Wednesday, May 14, at 8:30 a.m. at the Jim Waller Sports Complex in Preston. The registration fee is...